Ringwood East

The population grew to 21,132 people by 2021. Residents are a little older than the national typical age of 38, while children under 15 make up 19.1% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 25.5%. This figure is well below the 30% seen across Victoria.

Language diversity has increased, with 21.0% of people now using another language at home, up from 12.8% in 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A large proportion of the community identifies with no religion, at 46.8%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with 34.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Year 12 completion has also risen to 67.5% since 2011.

Incomes are generally high, with 27.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,404 is a little above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.1% of residents, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 29.6% of the population.

The area has a high rate of unpaid care, with 14.8% of people providing support and 30.7% caring for children. Volunteer rates are also higher than most areas at 16.8%.

First Nations people make up 0.7% of the population. Those in this group are noticeably older than the national typical age of 24, and 49.4% have completed Year 12.

Family life is prominent here, with 64.6% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home.

Detached houses are very common, making up 92.1% of dwellings, far above the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments have risen to $2,100.

Working from home has surged to 32.4% since 2011, which is far above the national rate. Most people still use a car for work, and 41.3% of homes have two vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, as the 34.0% of people who moved in the last five years is lower than most areas. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.3% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.7%. The most common industries are health care and social assistance.

The area is viewed as advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. This is supported by a high score for education and job skills.

The area is rainier than the state average, with 867mm of annual rainfall. Average temperatures are much lower than in most other areas.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and a school. Almost all residents can walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.